OCD Counselling in Vancouver
OCD Counselling in Vancouver, Port Coquitlam & Across BC
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be exhausting. Constant intrusive thoughts, repetitive rituals, and overwhelming anxiety can take over your daily life. At Kalantar Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you regain control and find relief.
What Is OCD?
OCD is more than just liking things neat or double-checking the stove. It’s a mental health condition where unwanted thoughts (obsessions) lead to repetitive behaviours (compulsions) meant to ease the anxiety. These patterns can interfere with relationships, work, and peace of mind.
Common Signs of OCD:
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Intrusive, distressing thoughts that won’t go away
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Repetitive behaviours like excessive cleaning or checking
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Fear of contamination, harm, or making mistakes
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Need for symmetry, order, or exactness
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Avoiding people or situations to prevent triggers
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Mental rituals (e.g., repeating words or counting)
How Therapy Helps
We use effective, research-backed approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard for OCD treatment. These therapies help you understand your thought patterns, reduce compulsive behaviours, and build long-term coping strategies.​
Why Choose Kalantar Counselling?
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Extensive Clinical & Teaching Experience – Over 15 years of combined clinical practice and graduate-level teaching in counselling psychology, with experience supporting adults and couples affected by OCD and anxiety-related conditions.
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Specialized OCD & Anxiety Therapy – A structured, evidence-informed approach to intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and the anxiety that drives them.
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Humanistic, Client-Centred & Existential Approach – You are seen as a whole person, not a diagnosis. Therapy is guided by your goals, values, and lived experience.
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Indigenous-Informed – Respectful, trauma-informed, and relationally grounded practice that honours Indigenous worldviews, intergenerational experiences, and community-based perspectives on wellness.
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Culturally Sensitive & 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Care – Respectful, affirming, and inclusive support for all identities and cultural backgrounds.
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Evidence-Based Interventions – Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) principles, mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-informed care.
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Systemic & Holistic Perspective – OCD is understood within the context of family, work, relationships, culture, and life stressors.
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Flexible In-Person & Virtual Sessions Across BC – In-person appointments in Downtown Vancouver and Port Coquitlam, serving the Tri-Cities, with secure virtual counselling available throughout British Columbia.
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Confidential, Ethical & Secure Practice – Your privacy, dignity, and safety always come first.
Ready to Get Started?
If OCD is affecting your thoughts, routines, or peace of mind, you don't have to manage it alone. Counselling can offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to work through intrusive thoughts and compulsions and move toward greater ease. I offer in-person sessions in Downtown Vancouver and Port Coquitlam, serving the Tri-Cities, as well as secure virtual counselling throughout British Columbia.
